PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdmir Vodikoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vodikoff
vs
Pogi

225 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valdmir Vodikoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Pogi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vodikoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pogi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pogi throws a predictable looking body shot

and Vodikoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vodikoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vodikoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Vodikoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Vodikoff throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vodikoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Vodikoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vodikoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vodikoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vodikoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pogi on the ground.
Vodikoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pogi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pogi trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vodikoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pogi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodikoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Vodikoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vodikoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vodikoff scoring with some ground and pound.
Pogi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Pogi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vodikoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pogi has eaten all the pies!

Pogi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vodikoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vodikoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Pogi has wrist control.
Pogi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vodikoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vodikoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pogi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vodikoff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pogi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vodikoff doesn't defend quickly enough and Pogi has managed to lock this one up! Can Vodikoff escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pogi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Pogi!
Our winner, Pedro Pogi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.